Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

Morningstar; Illinois; On-site; USD 125,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Stock ownership potential

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Morningstar in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Reporting to lead all aspects of global consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, earnings releases, and board reports. This role also oversees stock compensation and lease accounting, reporting to the Director - Financial Reporting.

You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensure US GAAP compliance, coordinate with auditors for quarterly and year-end procedures, and develop policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA is required.
• 8–10 years accounting experience, Big 4 preferred, SEC reporting experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Research and resolve complex financial reporting issues and unusual transactions.
• Oversee close activities including stock-based compensation and journal entries.
• Coordinate with auditors for quarterly/year-end procedures and XBRL tagging for filings.
• Lead the Financial Reporting team and manage the Global Chart of Accounts.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

SEC reporting

Auditor coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

FCCS

XBRL

Job description

Morningstar in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Reporting to lead all aspects of global consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, earnings releases, and board reports. This role also oversees stock compensation and lease accounting, reporting to the Director - Financial Reporting.

You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensure US GAAP compliance, coordinate with auditors for quarterly and year-end procedures, and develop policies.